All animal museums to visit in Sweden

Delve into the diverse world of animals at 10 animal museums in Sweden. These museums showcase a variety of species, habitats, and the role of animals in our ecosystem.

Are you an animal lover looking to explore the best animal museums in Sweden? Here are your best options:

  1. Skansen Open-Air Museum1

    Skansen Open-Air Museum

     Stockholm
    Skansen is the world's first ethnographic open-air museum as well as one of the most extensive ones. It was founded in 1891 and its primary aim was to show how people in different parts of rural Sweden lived before the emergence of an industrialized society. Visitors to the Skansen Open-Air Museuma
  2. Järvzoo2

    Järvzoo

     Järvsö
    This well-known ZOO specialises in Nordic animals - encounter lynxes, wolves, bears or wolverines in their natural habitats.
  3. Ölands Museum Himmelsberga3

    Ölands Museum Himmelsberga

     Himmelsberga
    The Öland Museum Himmelsberga for Art and Cultural History is a museum located in the quaint town of Himmelsberga on the Swedish Baltic Sea island of Öland. This museum is a significant cultural and historical site that offers visitors a glimpse into the past of this unique region.
  4. Grönåsen Älg- och Lantdjurspark4

    Grönåsen Älg- och Lantdjurspark

     Bäckadal
    Grönåsens Älgpark is a zoo situated in the Swedish town of Kosta. The park, operated by Grönåsens Älgpark AB, is primarily dedicated to the moose, an animal that is typical for Sweden. This park provides an opportunity for visitors to learn about and observe these majestic creatures in a natural and forested environment.
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    Tropikariet

     Helsingborg
    A small ZOO that lets selected animals live loose among the visitors. Features animals from Africa and Madagaskar.
  6. Ystad Zoo6

    Ystad Zoo

     Skårby
    Ystad Zoo, also known as Ystad Djurpark, is a popular destination for animal lovers. It is conveniently located near the city of Ystad, just northwest of the quaint village of Skårby. This makes it easily accessible for tourists visiting the area.
  7. Junsele Zoo7

    Junsele Zoo

     Junsele District
    Junsele djurpark, a Swedish zoo, is situated in the district of Junsele, within the municipality of Sollefteå, Sweden. This location is known for its rich biodiversity and offers a unique experience for visitors who are interested in wildlife.
  8. Göteborg Natural History Museum8

    Göteborg Natural History Museum

     Gothenburg
    The Göteborg Natural History Museum is Gothenburg's oldest museum with almost 200 years of history that holds collections of animals from all over the world. The museum includes the world’s only mounted blue whale and an African elephant, birds and fish from. Furthermore there are exhibitions on Ear
  9. The Royal Stables - The Royal Palace9

    The Royal Stables - The Royal Palace

     Stockholm
    The Royal Stables - The Royal Palace (H.M. Konungens Hovstall) is a stable in Stockholm. The Royal Stables are Swedish cultural heritage with its magnificent carriages, parade uniforms and harnesses. The approximately 50 horse-drawn carriages, sleighs and coaches are kept there, together with the ca
  10. Museum of Biology10

    Museum of Biology

     Stockholm
    The Museum of Biology (Biologiska Museet) is a musuem in Stockholm that holds and displays a collection of stuffed European and mostly Scandinavian birds and mammals in their natural habitat in dioramas. A total of 299 different species are on display, many of which are still in their original state